Where to find cocktail bitters

[mochapj]

Hello there fellow hounds!

I am about 24 hours away from starting a weeklong trip to your city and was wondering where I might be able to find a decent selection of bitters for purchase by fee bros or the bitter truth?

I'm also in search of any good craft cocktail spots that you think I should try.

Thanks in advance!
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[nsxtasy]

>> I'm also in search of any good craft cocktail spots that you think I should try.

The Violet Hour is our premier place for craft cocktails. It gets really really busy on weekends, so you might plan it for a weeknight. Be aware that there are no signs on the outside, and the entrance doorway is camouflaged and easy to miss. www.theviolethour.com

You'll find more recommendations at http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/713837

[Coogles]

I was just at Binny's on Marcy St., they have 7 or 8 varieties of Fee Bros. bitters.

[nsxtasy]

Binny's is a large chain of liquor stores here, with 24 locations all over the city and suburbs. www.binnys.com

[mochapj]

Awesome, thanks all!

I googled this afternoon and came up with a place called Drinks Over Dearborn or something to that effect - it sounds like they might have bitters too, but I was already going to go to Binny's for some St Germain, so that's great!

[sidecar]

If you're into Tiki at all, don't miss Trader Vic's on State St. in the Gold Coast area.

[nighhawk2]

sepia, big jones, big star, nacional 27, lulu cafe, longman & eagle...

[ms. mika]

yes- Drinks over Dearborn does have a wide selection of bitters. If you're in the area- it's a cute place to stop by and check out.
Besides the Violet Hour, I also highly recommend the Drawing Room which has very creative cocktails as well and they'll even come mix your drinks tableside.

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The Drawing Room
937 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

Violet Hour
1247 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622